Start your career with KCC programs | https://news.kcc.edu/
Start your career with KCC programs | https://news.kcc.edu/
Start your career with KCC programs
Kankakee Community College is among those celebrating the role of community colleges in preparing students for in-demand jobs through CTE programs. These programs offer hands-on training and real-world experience in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and technology.
According to the National Skills Coalition, many middle-skill jobs, which require education beyond high school but not a four-year college degree, are in CTE fields such as healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and Information Technology. These fields are projected to be among the fastest-growing occupations through 2029.
“KCC’s CTE programs have a proven track record over the years, in assisting new students fulfill a dream skill set for job entry, as well as our returning students that want to gain additional skills for their current employment situation,” said Paul Carlson, dean of KCC’s Business, Technology and Human Services Division. “Our close relationships with area employers creates a team approach to curriculum enhancement as well as employment opportunities, which provides a win for both employees and employers.”
“The future is bright for our KCC health career students,” said Chris Gibson, dean of KCC’s Health Careers Division. “We have a strong working relationship with our healthcare providers in the community. Students have the opportunity to receive valuable real-world training in the clinical setting due to these partnerships. Our lab spaces and simulation equipment help offer KCC graduates the confidence to master their skills prior to entering the workforce."
Gibson shared that the college’s health careers programs utilize technology and equipment such as high-fidelity simulators, augmented reality, and virtual reality.
At KCC, students can prepare for certification or earn a credential in areas such as Electrical Engineering Technology, Early Childhood Education, Manufacturing Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Paramedic, Radiography, Respiratory Therapist, Solar-Photovoltaic, and Welding. Last year, 213 students earned more 450 associate in applied science degrees, advanced certificates and certificates.
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